The Carnival collection by Canadian fashion label bentgablenits was recently unveiled to kick off the new year. The brand nods to vintage circuses, specifically the circus animals through playful prints. The most notable pieces of the new collection are the French chore jackets that are inspired by the 1940s.
The jackets are hand upcycled with textural accents to really emphasize the natural beauty and high quality of the designs. All of the light outerwear is complete with collars that have been stitched by hand, velvet patches, and BGN lettering badges. The back of the pieces have a visual of vintage circus animals. The hoodie and sweatpants are matching and dyed by hand with a velvet portraits.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycled Fashion
- The use of upcycled materials in fashion creates a sustainable and cost-effective way to create unique and high-quality pieces.
- Nostalgic Fashion
- Brands can tap into consumers' nostalgia for vintage styles and designs by incorporating these elements into their collections.
- Handcrafted Details
- Consumers appreciate the attention to detail that comes with handcrafted pieces, creating opportunities for brands to differentiate themselves in the market.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Brands in the fashion industry can explore the use of upcycling and nostalgic design elements to create unique and sustainable collections that appeal to consumers' desire for unique and eco-friendly fashion.
- Sustainability
- The trend towards upcycling and using sustainable materials in fashion creates opportunities for companies in the sustainability industry to partner with fashion brands and provide eco-friendly solutions for the industry.
- Artisanal Crafts
- The trend towards handcrafted details in fashion creates opportunities for artisanal crafts companies to partner with fashion brands and provide their expertise and unique products to the industry.
